Unions RSS Feed from ABC Radio Hobarthttp://www.abc.net.au/local/topics/hobart/government-and-politics/unions/rss.xml
Unions RSS Feed from ABC Radio Hobart2018, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:53:00 +1100Government workers drink bottled water after metals contamination identified at Hobart sitehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-15/government-workers-drink-bottled-water-due-to-water-contaminants/9330488?source=rss
Child protection workers and mental health support staff at St Johns Park in Hobart are told not to drink the tap water in some buildings at the site due to excessive levels of copper, lead and nickel.Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:53:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4790268.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Concerns have been raised about some Tasmanian drinking water. A new study has found a third of Tasmanians cannot access safe tap water.ABC TV: -42.8847 147.3303Tasmanian teachers 'stressed' by staff cuts says union, but Premier calls 'fake news'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-10/tasmanian-cuts-stressing-teachers-says-union2c-but-premier-cal/9244388?source=rss
Schools in Tasmania are understaffed and teachers are more stressed than ever says the Education Union, but the Premier brushes it off as "fake news".Sun, 10 Dec 2017 14:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201712\4778372.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Tasmanian primary school studentsTasmanian primary school studentsABC News: ABC News-42.8847 147.3303Tasmanian Health Service boss David Alcorn 'needs to go', doctors sayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-01/doctors-want-tasmanian-health-service-ceo-sacked/9216700?source=rss
The list of symptoms of Tasmania's ailing health system is growing longer and senior management has stopped listening, doctors say.Sat, 02 Dec 2017 10:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201712\4774554.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250New Tasmanian Health Service CEO David AlcornNew Tasmanian Health Service CEO David AlcornSupplied: Tasmania Government Media Office: Supplied: Tasmania Government Media Office-42.8847 147.3303Royal Hobart Hospital linen shortage imminent due to Risdon prison lockdown, union claimshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-12/hospital-linen-shortage-due-to-risdon-prison-strike-hacsu-says/8799616?source=rss
There are fears the Royal Hobart Hospital will run out of clean linen this weekend as a result of troubles at Risdon Prison, the Health and Community Services Union says.Sat, 12 Aug 2017 13:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4717477.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Medical team at Royal Hobart HospitalMedical team at Royal Hobart HospitalSupplied: Royal Hobart Hospital: Supplied: Royal Hobart Hospital-42.8847 147.3303Union action will cost Tasmanian construction jobs, says Eric Abetzhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-16/union-action-will-cost-contruction-jobs-says-abetz/8530376?source=rss
Tasmanian Liberal senator Eric Abetz dubs the CFMEU the "wrecking ball" after it threatens industrial action on a Hobart hotel site, saying it will hurt job creation.Tue, 16 May 2017 15:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4670135.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Building and ConstructionGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Senator Eric AbetzSenator Eric AbetzABC News: Gregor Salmon: ABC News: Gregor Salmon-42.8847 147.3303Royal Hobart Hospital likened to third world facilitieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-14/general-practitioners-resist-sending-patients-to-rhh-emergency/8120698?source=rss
Staff are likening Royal Hobart Hospital's emergency room to the third world and general practitioners are doing their best not to send patients there, AMA Tasmania says.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4592456.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Health Policy:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Unions supply postcard to send to Tasmanian Health MinisterUnions supply postcard to send to Tasmanian Health MinisterABC News: Emilie Gramenz: ABC News: Emilie Gramenz-42.8847 147.3303Patients send Health Minister postcards from Hobart hospital emergency departmenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-23/hobart-hospital-postcards-waiting-patients-health-minister/8050454?source=rss
Patients angry at spending more than 12 hours in the Royal Hobart Hospital's emergency department are sending postcards to Health Minister Michael Ferguson.Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:37:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4580382.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Health Policy:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australian Midwifery and Nursing Federation Hobart patient postcardAustralian Midwifery and Nursing Federation Hobart patient postcardSupplied: Supplied-42.8847 147.3303Royal Hobart Hospital emergency department 'choked' by bed shortages, email revealshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-18/rhh-emergency-department-choked-by-ward-bed-shortages/8036226?source=rss
A senior clinician warns the Royal Hobart Hospital's emergency department was "choked" and resuscitation capacities were compromised due to patient numbers.Fri, 18 Nov 2016 07:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4577188.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllHealth:Health Policy:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency DepartmentRoyal Hobart Hospital Emergency DepartmentABC News: Sam Ikin: ABC News: Sam Ikin-42.8847 147.3303Unions cast doubt on government claims child protection caseloads 'remain steady'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-14/unions-cast-doubt-government-claims-child-protection-caseloads/7841190?source=rss
Unions say child protection caseloads have not remained steady, despite the Tasmanian Government claiming they have been "relatively static" since it came to power.Wed, 14 Sep 2016 06:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201609\4538343.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Video still: Blurred image of woman and childVideo still: Blurred image of woman and childABC News: ABC News-41.447 147.1386Unions call for asbestos-free Royal Hobart Hospital site to protect workershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-17/state-government-urged-to-remove-hospital-asbestos/7751440?source=rss
Tasmanian construction unions urge the State Government to remove asbestos from the Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopment site to improve productivity.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4521465.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Asbestos:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Kevin Harkins holds asbestos sign at Royal Hobart HospitalKevin Harkins holds asbestos sign at Royal Hobart HospitalABC News: Pablo Vinales: ABC News: Pablo Vinales-42.8847 147.3303Tasmanian Opposition claims further blowout in Risdon Prison overtime costshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-10/exodus-of-staff-from-tasmanian-prison-system/7711416?source=rss
Tasmania's Opposition claims the Government will not release information of prison overtime costs because it is embarrassed by a blowout.Wed, 10 Aug 2016 06:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4517316.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:TAS:Risdon Vale 7016Risdon prison minimum securityRisdon prison minimum securityABC News: ABC News-42.8139 147.3499Royal Hobart Hospital asbestos scare prompts union calls for full audithttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-05/royal-hobart-hospital-asbestos-prompts-union-audit-call/7692108?source=rss
Unions are demanding a full audit of all construction areas at the Royal Hobart Hospital after another asbestos scare.Fri, 05 Aug 2016 06:17:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4516210.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:Asbestos:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Kevin Harkins Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union TasmaniaKevin Harkins Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union TasmaniaABC News: Gregor Salmon: ABC News: Gregor Salmon-42.8847 147.3303Myer Hobart flooding: Unions concerned untrained workers in danger on redevelopment sitehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-03/unions-concerned-about-safety-on-myer-hobart-site/7686156?source=rss
Unions say worker safety is being compromised as builders try to stabilise the Myer redevelopment site in Hobart's CBD.Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4513087.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailDisasters and Accidents:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Workers prepare struts to support buildingsWorkers prepare struts to support buildingsABC News: Tony King: ABC News: Tony King-42.8847 147.3303Mary Ogilvy aged care workers told pay will be docked if they take industrial actionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-06/aged-care-workers-take-industrial-action-amid-bullying-claims/7574648?source=rss
An aged care union says a threat to dock the pay of workers planning to take industrial action at the Mary Ogilvie facility in Hobart is unprecedented.Wed, 06 Jul 2016 20:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201607\4495925.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartCommunity and Society:Aged Care:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Union protest outside Mary Ogilvie HouseUnion protest outside Mary Ogilvie HouseABC News: Pablo Vinales: ABC News: Pablo Vinales-42.8847 147.3303Hobart International Airport 'almost open slather' for drug smugglers, police union sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-05/hobart-airport-drug-bust-renews-calls-afp-presence/7569296?source=rss
The Hobart International Airport is the only major airport without full-time Australian Federal Police protection, the police union says, prompting calls for patrols to be reinstated.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201607\4494686.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartDefence and National Security:Security Intelligence:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug OffencesLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Detective Inspector Jason Elmer with ice haulDetective Inspector Jason Elmer with ice haulABC News: ABC News-42.8847 147.3303Union concerned TasWater workers handling asbestos without proper traininghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-15/union-concerns-workers-handling-asbestos-pipes-without-training/7415512?source=rss
TasWater workers are not being trained properly in the safe handling of asbestos, the union representing them says.Sun, 15 May 2016 16:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4462643.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasEnvironment:Water Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Asbestos pip on the back of a uteAsbestos pip on the back of a uteSupplied: Bruce Goodall: Supplied: Bruce Goodall-42.8847 147.3303WorkSafe Tasmania to investigate Royal Hobart Hospital mould after health complaintshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-26/worksafe-to-investigate-hospital-mould/7360558?source=rss
WorkSafe Tasmania will investigate complaints about mould at the Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopment, which construction workers say has affected their health.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 21:05:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201604\4450638.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Royal Hobart HospitalRoyal Hobart HospitalABC News: ABC News-42.8847 147.3303Builders knew about mould on Royal Hobart Hospital modules, told to 'pretend we didn't see it', carpenter revealshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-17/builders-knew-about-mould-at-hobart-hospital,-carpenter-says/7333306?source=rss
A carpenter who worked on the Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopment says builders knew about mould on modules before they were even installed.Sun, 17 Apr 2016 19:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201604\4444933.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Mould at Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopmentMould at Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopmentABC News: Kieran Jones: ABC News: Kieran Jones-42.8167 147.8167Students call for transparency after UTAS foots $52,000 bill for vice-chancellor's travelhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-05/more-transparency-needed-for-utas-travel-expenses/7222850?source=rss
Tasmania's student union says greater transparency surrounding senior management's travel expenses is needed, after it was revealed the University of Tasmania footed the bill for first-class flights and expensive hotels for the vice-chancellor.Sat, 05 Mar 2016 09:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4419314.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Professor Peter Rathjen UTAS Vice-ChancellorProfessor Peter Rathjen UTAS Vice-ChancellorABC News: Jane Ryan: ABC News: Jane Ryan-42.8847 147.3303Daily Risdon prisoner lockdowns will be 'likely result' of guard overtime limits, management warnshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-15/prison-overtime-caps-could-end-in-prisoner-lock-downs/7168044?source=rss
Guards at the Hobart prison are told there could be more prisoner lockdowns as a staff "fatigue policy" is enforced.Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201602\4407000.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Risdon Prison buildings and fenceRisdon Prison buildings and fenceABC News: Jack Tegg: ABC News: Jack Tegg-42.8847 147.3303Union fears mass job losses at CSIRO in Hobart under restructure planhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-12/hundreds-of-csiro-jobs-could-be-lost-in-hobart-union-fears/7163386?source=rss
Many of the jobs to be shed by the CSIRO under a plan to restructure the organisation could be based in Hobart, union officials fear.Sat, 13 Feb 2016 13:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201602\4405469.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllScience and Technology:All:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000RV Investigator sidles up to the CSIRO wharf for the first timeRV Investigator sidles up to the CSIRO wharf for the first timeABC News: Gregor Salmon: ABC News: Gregor Salmon-42.8847 147.3303Treasurer rules out propping up Hydro Tasmania in next month's mid-year budgethttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-25/treasurer-rules-out-propping-up-hydro-tasmania/7111092?source=rss
The Tasmanian Government is not considering more funding for Hydro Tasmania as it grapples with record low rainfalls and a prolonged Basslink outage.Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201601\4393869.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Low water levels at Craigbourne Dam in southern Tasmania.Low water levels at Craigbourne Dam in southern Tasmania.ABC Rural: Tony Briscoe: ABC Rural: Tony Briscoe-42.8167 147.8167Child protection workers stage silent protest outside minister's officehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-22/child-protection-use-silent-protest-give-voice-children/7048486?source=rss
Tasmanian child protection workers lay toys outside government offices to represent children they believe are not receiving adequate care due to understaffing.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:02:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4377194.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Baby's shoe on a footpath with words Bonnie next to it.Baby's shoe on a footpath with words Bonnie next to it.ABC News: Rose Bolger: ABC News: Rose Bolger-42.8847 147.3303Ex-union official denies offering Tasmanian minister 'a bit of lolly' to promote colleaguehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-21/allegations-between-former-union-collegaues-fly-in-federal-court/6874392?source=rss
A senior Tasmanian union figure is accused of a series of thefts from the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union amid further explosive allegations dominating a Federal Court hearing.Thu, 22 Oct 2015 07:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4336364.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Former union boss Kevin Harkins leaves Federal Court in HobartFormer union boss Kevin Harkins leaves Federal Court in HobartABC News: Peta Carlyon: ABC News: Peta Carlyon-42.8847 147.3303New Antarctic research jobs not enough to make up for cuts, union sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-02/antarctic-research-jobs-not-enough-to-make-up-for-cuts/6821920?source=rss
The public sector unions criticises the Federal Government for spruiking the creation of 40 new science jobs in Tasmania despite three times as many jobs losses due to budget cuts.Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201510\4323754.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Mawson Research Station, Antarctica, during resupplyMawson Research Station, Antarctica, during resupplyIan Phillips/Australian Antarctic Division: Ian Phillips/Australian Antarctic Division-42.8847 147.3303Union survey of TasNetworks staff reveals morale, bullying concernshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-13/union-survey-of-tasnetworks-staff-reveals-morale-and-bullying-c/6771730?source=rss
A survey of TasNetworks staff reveals significant concerns around morale and bullying with the union calling for an urgent meeting with the energy company.Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201509\4311585.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Tasmanian power bills could rise by as much as $340 a year under the carbon tax.Tasmanian power bills could rise by as much as $340 a year under the carbon tax.Cate Grant: ABC news: Cate Grant: ABC news-42.8847 147.3303'Sad day' for Cadbury as the chocolate giant sheds 80 jobs from Claremont factoryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-22/sad-day-for-cadbury-as-the-chocolate-giant-sheds-80-jobs/6488796?source=rss
It is a "sad day" for Tasmania-based chocolate maker Cadbury Australia which will shed 20 per cent of its workforce from its factory in Claremont, unions say.Fri, 22 May 2015 20:08:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201505\4240391.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:ManufacturingGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Claremont 7011The Federal court has ruled chocolate multinational Cadbury does not own the colour purpleThe Federal court has ruled chocolate multinational Cadbury does not own the colour purplefile photoABC News: file photoFront entrance of the Cadbury factory, Claremont Tasmania.Front entrance of the Cadbury factory, Claremont Tasmania. Cadbury workers are waiting to find out how they will be affected by the takeover by Kraft Foods.ABC News: -42.7923 147.2531Union claims Forestry Tasmanian redundancy process lacks consultationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-14/public-union-forestry-tasmanian-redundancy-lack-consultation/6468570?source=rss
The Public Sector Union threatens to take Forestry Tasmania to the Fair Work Commission for "lack of consultation" over staff redundancies.Thu, 14 May 2015 09:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201505\4235475.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllRural:Forestry:AllAustralia:TAS:Geeveston 7116Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Smithton 7330Forestry machinery holds logs in TasmaniaForestry machinery holds logs in TasmaniaABC, Jessica Kidd: ABC, Jessica Kidd-42.8847 147.3303Mary Hutton on freeing the bears, and Noel Preston on ethics in politicshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2006/05/01/1628016.htm?source=rss
Mary Hutton was living a quiet life, contemplating retirement, when she began a quest to protect Cambodia's bears.Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\1628016.xmlABC Radio HobartcanberrasydneydarwinbrisbaneadelaidehobartperthArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):Non FictionArts and Entertainment:Radio:AllCommunity and Society:Aged Care:AllCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Domestic Violence:AllCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllCommunity and Society:Poverty:AllCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AlpGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllGovernment and Politics:World Politics:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllHuman Interest:People:AllCommunity and Society:Charities:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllCommunity and Society:Men:AllArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AuthorAustralia:ACT:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Mary HuttonMary Hutton: Noel PrestonNoel Preston: Mary Hutton and Noel Preston - ConversationsMary Hutton and Noel Preston in conversation with Richard Fidler.-27.4698 153.024Petition launched to remove man elected to role of women's officer for University of Tasmania student unionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-07/call-to-dump-man-as-womens-officer-at-tasmanian-university-union/6374202?source=rss
Students petition against the election of a man to the position of women's officer for the Tasmanian University Union, urging the union to replace the him with a woman.Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4211670.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Women:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:Women's Health:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:University Of Tasmania 7005University of Tasmania Logo on buildingUniversity of Tasmania Logo on buildingScott Ross: Scott Ross-42.8167 147.8167Compensation payouts to Tasmanian public servants on the rise, unions warn situation will worsenhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-16/payouts-to-public-servants-rising-unions-warn-more-to-come/6019472?source=rss
New figures show compensation payouts to Tasmanian public servants are at their highest level in five years, and unions warn the situation will worsen.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201501\4163577.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:WorkplaceGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:Occupational Health and Safety:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Distress in the workplaceDistress in the workplacemorguefile.com: Kenn W Kiser: morguefile.com: Kenn W KiserClaims workers comp payouts risingTasmania's main public sector union believes stress-related compensation claims are rising as a result of Government budget cuts.Rosemary Bolger-42.8167 147.8167Tas police miss pre-Christmas pay increase as frontline workers net 2pc risehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-17/police-miss-pre-christmas-pay-increase-as-frontline-workers-net/5971982?source=rss
Tasmanian nurses are set to receive a 2 per cent pay rise before Christmas, while police officers will go without an increase for 18 months in order to protect jobs.Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201412\4150202.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Australian currencyAustralian currencyAAP: AAP-42.8167 147.8167Disability support provider Liviende goes into voluntary administrationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-15/disability-support-provider-goes-into-voluntary-administration/5966682?source=rss
Unions and the Tasmanian Government are blaming each other for disability support provider Liviende going into voluntary administration.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 07:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201412\4148582.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Tim Jacobsen HACSU Tasmania, at Public Servants stopwork meeting May 5, 2008The acting secretary of the Health and Community Services Union, Tim Jacobson told the crowd industrial action was the only option.Paul Di Benedetto, ACSABC News: Paul Di Benedetto, ACS-41.447 147.1386Tasmanian Treasurer rejects call from parents to renegotiate teachers' pay freeze to save jobshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-01/treasuer-rejects-call-from-parents-to-renegotiate-teachers-pay/5930064?source=rss
Tasmanian Treasurer Peter Gutwein has rejected calls from state school parents to renegotiate a pay freeze for teachers instead of cutting front line jobs.Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201412\4139480.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Tasmanian primary school studentsTasmanian primary school studentsABC News: ABC News-42.8847 147.3303Government denies ambulance workers asked to nominate colleagues for redundancyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-26/government-denies-ambulance-staff-to-nominate-redundant-jobs/5919380?source=rss
The Tasmanian Government has denied ambulance workers have been asked to nominate their colleagues for redundancy.Wed, 26 Nov 2014 16:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4136569.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Tasmanian ambulance, genericTasmanian ambulance, genericABC: ABC-42.8847 147.3303Tas schools hold emergency meetings ahead of teachers' strikehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-24/schools-holding-emergency-meetings-ahead-of-teachers-strike/5914236?source=rss
The Tasmanian Government declares a student-free day on Thursday because of a teachers' strike, as primary schools hold emergency meetings to discuss funding cuts.Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4134996.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasEducation:Schools:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250School studentsSchool studentsAAP: AAP-42.8847 147.3303Political leaders, unions attack move to shed eight Tasmanian ABC jobs and current affairshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-24/political-leaders-unions-attack-abc-cuts-in-tasmania/5914514?source=rss
Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman has criticised the ABC for cutting local television current affairs, after the announcement that jobs would be lost as the broadcaster dealt with $250 million in federal budget cuts.Mon, 24 Nov 2014 20:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4135053.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MediaGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250ABC supporters rally outside the Hobart officeABC supporters rally outside the Hobart officeABC News: Sam Ikin: ABC News: Sam Ikin-42.8167 147.8167Tasmanian ambulance union warns roster changes may lead to more fatiguehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-22/ambulance-union-warns-roster-changes-will-lead-to-fatigue/5911400?source=rss
There are concerns a potential change to ambulance rosters in Tasmania to combat fatigue may actually make the problem worse.Sat, 22 Nov 2014 14:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4134126.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250An ambulance with anti-ramping slogans written on it's windows.An ambulance with anti-ramping slogans written on it's windows.: -42.8847 147.3303Tas pay freeze ultimatum: Unions say they cannot meet Treasurer's deadline on final offerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-10/treasurer-gives-48-hour-ultimatum-on-pay-freeze-final-off/5880222?source=rss
Tasmania's public sector unions say it is impossible to meet the Government's 48-hour deadline to accept its latest wage-freeze deal.Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:37:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4125383.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Money is taken out of a walletMoney is taken out of a walletAAP: Alan Porritt: AAP: Alan Porritt-41.447 147.1386Tasmanian Government hires interstate law firm to argue wage freeze before Industrial Commissionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-31/tasmanian-government-hires-interstate-law-firm-to-argue-wage-fr/5858148?source=rss
Public sector unions criticise the Tasmanian Government's decision to pay a multinational law firm from interstate to present its wage freeze case in the Industrial Commission.Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4119213.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Premier Will Hodgman says it is too late to negotiate job cutsPremier Will Hodgman says it is too late to negotiate job cutsABC News: ABC NewsThe Premier defends hiring Melbourne lawyers to fight public sector unions.Tasmania's Premier, Will Hodgman, has defended hiring top Melbourne lawyers to fight public sector unions.Stephen Smiley-42.8847 147.3303Unions begin bid to head off public sector job cutshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-27/unions-begin-bid-to-head-off-public-sector-job-cuts/5844254?source=rss
Tasmanian unions have lodged an application with the Industrial Commission for a pay freeze they hope will save hundreds of public service jobs.Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4115618.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Tasmanian public sector award document being stamped.Tasmanian public sector award document being stamped.ABC News: ABC News-42.8167 147.8167Nurses union blames budget cuts and red tape for record numbers of double shiftshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-17/cuts-force-nurses-to-work-more-17-hour-shifts-union/5822302?source=rss
Tasmanian nurses claim working a 17-hour shift to cover roster shortages is becoming increasingly common. The Nursing and Midwifery Federation's Neroli Ellis says a record 288 so-called double shifts were worked at the Royal Hobart Hospital alone last month.Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:46:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4109458.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Nurse attends patientNurse attends patientABC TV: ABC TV-42.8847 147.3303Teachers prepared to wear pay freeze to help save public service jobshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-16/teachers-prepared-to-wear-pay-freeze-to-help-save-jobs/5817348?source=rss
Teachers in Tasmania's south have endorsed a pay freeze for the rest of the financial year if it reduces public sector jobs cuts.Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:53:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4108047.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasEducation:Schools:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Primary school students raise their hands in the classroomPrimary school students raise their hands in the classroom, November 2006.Juska Wendland, file photo: www.flickr.com: Juska Wendland, file photo: www.flickr.com-42.8847 147.3303Tasmanian Federal MP Brett Whiteley tells Simplot workers to accept pay offer and 'be thankful'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-11/brett-whiteley-mp-urges-simplot-workers-to-accept-pay-offer/5806570?source=rss
A federal MP has told workers at Tasmanian vegetable processor to accept the company's reduced pay offer and 'be thankful'.Mon, 13 Oct 2014 10:02:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4104997.xmlABC Radio HobartnorthtashobartBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:ManufacturingGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:TAS:Devonport 7310Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Ulverstone 7315Simplot production line bag Coles rollSimplot production line bag Coles rollJane Ryan: Jane Ryan-41.1594 146.1684Health, education to bear brunt of frontline job cuts: public sector unionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-08/health2c-education-bear-brunt-of-frontline-job-cuts2c-unions-/5798120?source=rss
Health and education will be hit the hardest by the 500 additional department job cuts, according to Tasmania's public sector union.Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4102847.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartnorthtasEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Tom Lynch CPSU TasmaniaTom Lynch CPSU TasmaniaLinda HuntABC News: Linda Hunt-42.8167 147.8167Novice ministers botch budget hearingshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-01/novice-ministers-botch-budget-hearings/2778952?source=rss
Bureaucrats have been forced to fill awkward moments of silence for inexperienced Tasmanian Ministers at budget estimates hearings.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:08:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3258089.xmlABC Radio HobarthobartCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Tax:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllInformation and Communication:Internet:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllAustralia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Novice ministers botch budget hearingsNovice ministers botch budget hearings7pm TV News TAS: 7pm TV News TAS-42.8167 147.8167